Who belongs in Toronto rap’s all-time top five? Guttzy Guttz, DJ Laz Vagez and special guest host Blamo break down Friday Ricky Dred’s West-End and Scarborough lists, debate Kardinal Offishall’s omission, and compare eras of Toronto hip-hop.This is The Man Dem Episode 252. This episode is audio-only because the video recording stopped working near the beginning, but the full conversation is intact.Also in this episode: a Casper project review; behind-the-scenes talk about the Smiley interview; Toronto female rappers and bars versus hit records; the Toronto Tempo mascots; reactions to the Julian Newman and Club 520 discussion; case talk involving Lil Durk and Keefe D; the best Spider-Man; AI companions; Canadian bail reform; Will Smith versus Denzel Washington; Bring Your Bars on September 19; and The Man Dem music-project reveal.Hosts- Guttzy Guttz — @eldelnegro- DJ Laz Vagez — @officialvftv- Special guest host Blamo — @billyblamoDrop your all-time Toronto rap top five in the comments. Then settle the other big debate: Will Smith or Denzel Washington?Like, comment, subscribe and share the episode with somebody who follows Toronto music and culture.Listener note: Explicit language and adult themes. This podcast contains opinions and reactions to publicly discussed clips and claims; allegations are not presented as established facts. Nothing in this episode is legal advice.Spoiler warning: Spider-Man discussion begins at 2:01:30.
